The association between cancer and thrombosis has been known for more than a century and, since its original description, this association has had several definitions, including: 1. The increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) as a complication of Cancer (as first described by Armand Trousseau in 1865); 2. The increased risk of an occult cancer in patients with idiopathic VTE (also described by Trousseau); 3. the likelihood that tumors possessed characteristics that activate blood coagulation (again, an observation of Trousseau); and, finally, 4. The possibility of a relation between the clotting mechanisms and the enhancement of tumor growth and the development of metastases (as postulated by Billroth in 1878).
This field of research has literally exploded in the last decade, stimulating a need for researchers to convene and discuss on these topics. An appropriate forum was lacking for an exchange between basic and clinical investigators.
For this reason, Dr. Anna Falanga, Prof. Frederick R. Rickles, and Dr. Benjamin Brenner organized a conference on this subject. Since its first edition in 2001, the International Conference on Thrombosis and Hemostasis Issues in Cancer (ICTHIC) has provided such a forum in the splendid city of Bergamo, in the Northern Italy.
The aim
The aim of the conference is to review the recent advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment of thrombohemorragic complications in cancer patients, both from the basic and clinical research points of view. The conference stimulates a very high level of discussion between invited speakers and participants and the the format of the conference favors an active exchange between the scientists.
ICTHIC is the first and the most important conference on thrombosis and cancer, and in the ensuing years has continued to be well attended by delegates from all over the world, who strongly appreciated the scientific aspects, the social events and the unique, friendly atmosphere.
We intend for the Fifth edition of the conference, that will take place on April 23-25, 2010, in Stresa, Italy, to maintain the same level of high quality science, and excellent interchange of ideas, all supported by a warm and friendly ambience as was characteristic of the previous four conferences held in Bergamo. To accomplish this goal we count on your participation.
The Conference Chairmen:
- Dr. Anna Falanga,
- Prof. Frederick R. Rickles,
- Dr. Benjamin Brenner
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